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William R. Barlow, Jr.
( out of 826 reviews )

William R. Barlow, Jr., MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500
  • William R. Barlow, Jr., MD, is an experienced comprehensive ophthalmologist and ocular surgeon with a specific interest in cataract and refractive surgery. He has experience performing complex cataract surgery, femtosecond laser cataract surgery, and refractive surgeries, such as LASIK, PRK, ICL, and clear lens extraction using premium intraocular lens technologies, including toric, multifocal, and accommodative intraocular lenses.

    He also provides medical and surgical care for a variety of other ocular conditions. Dr. Barlow is a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz.

    His research interests include cataract surgical techniques, equipment, and intraocular lens calculations.

    Dr. Barlow has an open practice welcoming new patients.

    Get to know Dr. Barlow by watching his profile video.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 826 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    June 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Batlow and the staff at Moran Eye Center do an outstanding job. Professional and efficient. I can't thank them enough for restoring my eyesight through cataract surgery.

    June 23, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Doctor Barlow was polite, efficient and interested and clear in his responses to my questions. I was very pleased with the care he provided me with.

    June 23, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I have been lucky to have dr barlow by my side his good care, confidence and high expertise. this includes his colleagues and team members too.

    June 22, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Professional yet friendly.

    June 21, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    La verdad me quedé muy sorprendido que habla español y me sentí más en confianza y sobre todo es muy profesional como médico y me gustó mucho como me atendió

    June 21, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very professional and thorough

    June 16, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Barlow is thorough, careful, precise. And he inspires confidence. He makes you feel comfortable as a patient. Very satisfied with his care.

    June 14, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I came in with a weepy eye, which had been weeping consistently for three weeks. I had already done a 10-day round of steroids and antibiotics, I had no itching, and no redness, and the other eye was unaffected. I mentioned a concern about a blocked tear duct because it clearly wasn't allergy related. Dr. Barlow prescribed additional/stronger steroid drops. The next day, I went to the Eye Institute of Utah, and there they tested for a blocked tear duct (by injecting a saline solution), and, indeed that turned out to be the problem. Fully blocked tear duct. I would have preferred to stay with Moran, but no one there tested me for tear duct blockage, which was so easily diagnosed at The Eye Institute.

    June 14, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and friendly. answered all my questions and concerns. kind and compassionate service. credit to the organization.

  • William R. Barlow, Jr., MD, is an experienced comprehensive ophthalmologist and ocular surgeon with a specific interest in cataract and refractive surgery. He has experience performing complex cataract surgery, femtosecond laser cataract surgery, and refractive surgeries, such as LASIK, PRK, ICL, and clear lens extraction using premium intraocular lens technologies, including toric, multifocal, and accommodative intraocular lenses.

    He also provides medical and surgical care for a variety of other ocular conditions. Dr. Barlow is a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz.

    His research interests include cataract surgical techniques, equipment, and intraocular lens calculations.

    Dr. Barlow has an open practice welcoming new patients.

    Get to know Dr. Barlow by watching his profile video.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Education history

    Residency Ophthalmology - John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Resident
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Speech Communications, Minor: Chemistry - University of Utah B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Jensen NR, Ungricht EL, Harris JT, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Murri MS, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2023). Temperature Change of Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices in a Bi-Chamber Set-Up at a Flow of 0 and 20mL/min. Clin Ophthalmol, 17, 555-560. (Read full article)
    2. Ungricht EL, Harris JT, Jensen NR, Barlow WR, Murri MS, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Effect of low and passive flow on OVD thermal properties during phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol, 58(6), 507-512. (Read full article)
    3. Peterson JS, Christensen MR, Cooper C, Mamalis C, Bernhisel AA, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Ungricht E, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Optimization of Phacoemulsification Tip Gauge on the Oertli CataRhex3 in an in vitro Setting. Clin Ophthalmol, 16, 1091-1097. (Read full article)
    4. Bohner A, Peterson JS, Wright AJ, Mamalis C, Bernhisel A, Zaugg B, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2020). Effects on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter at variable longitudinal ultrasound settings when combined with constant torsional energy. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(5), 774-777. (Read full article)
    5. Bernhisel AA, Cahoon JM, Sella R, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Stagg BC, Afshari NA, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Optimum on-time and off-time combinations for micropulse phacoemulsification in venturi vacuum mode. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(12), 1797-1800. (Read full article)
    6. Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey J (2019). Impact of torsional micropulse on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(5), 560-564. (Read full article)
    7. Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey J (2018). Determining optimal ultrasound percent on time with long-pulse torsional phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(3), 395-398. (Read full article)
    8. Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bird BA, Thomson RS, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Optimization of the Oertli CataRhex 3® phacoemulsification machine. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 633-639. (Read full article)
    9. Thomson RS, Bird BA, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). The effect of increasing power when grooving using phacoemulsification. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 611-615. (Read full article)
    10. Ha L, Wright A, Wright DD, Bernhisel A, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Zaugg B, Olson RJ (2019). High vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter for Centurion. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(1), 136-138. (Read full article)
    11. Boulter T, Bernhisel A, Mamalis C, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Phacoemulsification in review: Optimization of cataract removal in an in vitro setting. Surv Ophthalmol, 64(6), 868-875. (Read full article)
    12. Kabbara S, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of high vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter using a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(11), 1378-1383. (Read full article)
    13. Bohner AD, Wright AJ, Ta BT, Bernhisel AA, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Optimum on-time duty cycle for a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(9), 1140-1143. (Read full article)
    14. Bird BA, Thomson RS, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of increasing flow when grooving during phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(5), 623-626. (Read full article)
    15. Gupta I, Cahoon JM, Gardiner G, Garff K, Henriksen BS, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2015). Effect of increased vacuum and aspiration rates on phacoemulsification efficiency. J Cataract Refract Surg, 41(4), 836-41. (Read full article)
    16. Cahoon JM, Gupta I, Gardiner G, Shi D, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2014). Comparison of venturi and peristaltic vacuum in phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg, 41(2), 428-32. (Read full article)